Last chance to enjoy Festival of Trees at Malaspina
December 5, 2005
Magician Shayne King will perform amazing acts of magic and illusion on Saturday, December 10, the final day of the Festival of Trees at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo. "If you haven't seen the festive display of over 35 decorated Christmas trees, hundreds of lights and decorations in Malaspina's upper cafeteria, this coming Saturday is your last chance," said Susie Caswell, Events... Read more
Terasen Gas donates dump truck to Mal-U
December 1, 2005
It’s not everyday that someone calls up and asks, "would you like a dump truck?" That’s what happened when Jack Van Doorn, an instructor in Malaspina University-College's Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program, picked up the phone recently. On the other end of the line was Brian Neary, distribution service agent for Terasen Gas. "Terasen Gas had a 1994 Ford dump truck that we didn’t... Read more
Malaspina students win millennium scholarships
December 1, 2005
Eight Malaspina students received scholarships from the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation recognizing their active citizenship, leadership, innovative thinking and academic achievement. "We’re extremely proud of these talented students who have chosen to study at Malaspina," said President Rich Johnston. "They’ve made significant contributions to communities across the province and are... Read more
Gingerbread workshop at Malaspina
November 23, 2005
Parents are invited to kick off the holiday season and have "a gooey good time" with their kids. A special workshop will be held at Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo on Saturday, December 3, where children and parents can roll up their sleeves and decorate a gingerbread house. "Parents and children will take home their finished product and each child will receive a Malaspina University-... Read more
Clock ticking for Mal-U to raise $1.25-million
November 23, 2005
"The clock is ticking." That’s how Dr. David Thomas, Vice-President of Academic programs at Malaspina University-College, describes efforts to raise $1.25-million in matching funds to create a permanent research Chair for Aboriginal Early Childhood Development at the Nanaimo campus. This week, a lobby group operating through the Malaspina Foundation will approach local financial institutions... Read more
Malaspina music students present end-of-semester concerts
November 22, 2005
If you love music, don’t miss the annual end-of-semester concerts by Malaspina University-College music students. The Bachelor of Music student recital takes place Monday, November 28, featuring Cantabile Chamber Choir and John Capon’s Trombone Ensemble. The Choral Concert takes to the stage Tuesday, November 29, featuring Malaspina University-College singers, Malaspina Vocal Jazz Ensemble and... Read more
Music, magic and more at Festival of Trees Public Days
November 20, 2005
Music, magic and more. That’s how organizers describe three designated Public Days at this year’s Festival of Trees at Malaspina University-College. Community members, including families and seniors, are invited to the Nanaimo campus on Sunday, Nov. 27, Sunday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 12 to 5 pm. The Festival of Trees includes a display of over 40 decorated Christmas trees, hundreds... Read more
High school, community bands set to perform at Festival of Trees
November 20, 2005
Non-stop musical entertainment and fun-filled activities for children – that’s what you can expect at the Festival of Trees Family Days at Malaspina University-College on Saturday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 3 from 12 to 5 pm. Children’s activities will include face painting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and Santa photos. Musical entertainment will be provided by several school and... Read more
Festival of Trees opens on Nanaimo campus Nov. 25
November 17, 2005
The transformation is underway. A team of volunteers is turning Malaspina University-College’s upper cafeteria and welcome centre into a winter wonderland for the 11th annual Festival of Trees Christmas celebration, which takes place November 25 to December 10 at the Nanaimo campus. "The Festival will include an amazing display of more than 40 decorated Christmas trees, hundreds of lights and... Read more
Spend an evening with international journalist Gwynne Dyer
November 8, 2005
International journalist and military analyst Gwynne Dyer will explore the relationships and politics linking the United States to China and examine the origins of the "terrorist threat" at two public lectures in Nanaimo and Qualicum Beach this month. Dyer, who has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, writer, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years, will... Read more